GardeniaOpens with
TuberoseHeart
VanillaDries down to
Annick GoutalThe nose · 19 fragrances · also made Vetiver (1985)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
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Gardenia Passion
The quiet intensity of a private garden, where the heady scent of blooming flowers fills the air with an intimate warmth and sensuality.
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Gardenia PassionPremium · $100–250
64%Similar accords, often for lessSublime Epoque · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Gardenia Passion by Goutal was launched in 1989, created by the visionary perfumer Annick Goutal. This fragrance centers around gardenia, a white floral that is both lush and slightly animalic, enhanced by tuberose for an opulent richness. The composition also features jasmine and orange blossom, creating a sumptuous heart before settling into a base of vanilla with a subtle green undertone. Gardenia Passion captures the essence of a flower that is at once delicate and sensual.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow the lush white florals and tuberose to develop on your skin. The animalic notes are best experienced close to the skin rather than from a distance, making it ideal for a romantic evening or a personal moment of indulgence.
Fig. 01 — Gardenia Passion, Goutal
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Annick Goutal
From concert pianist to perfumerAnnick Goutal, born in France in 1946, first trained as a pianist before turning to modeling — a path that brought her to Grasse, where she discovered perfumery.
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 33%, disliked or hated by 24%.